London Welsh v Stade Francais - Amlin Challenge Cup match preview

The Exiles boss has rung the changes rung the changes for the visit of the French giants following a busy period of Premiership action, but Wales international Henson will make his second start for the club at No.10.

The Pool Five encounter represents another red-letter day for the Exiles, who have already collected 10 Aviva Premiership points this season following victories over Exeter and Sale Sharks, plus two losing bonuses.

Full-back Alex Davies, who racked up an impressive haul of 250 points in the Exiles' Championship-winning season, is handed his first start of the season, as is winger Ashley Smith.

Ryan Davis will partner James Lewis in the centres while Nick Runciman replaces Tyson Keats at scrum-half.

The Exiles make three further changes in the forwards, with Arthur Joly making his first start at tighthead in place of Paulica Ion. Joly and fellow front row forward Franck Montanella will both be packing down against their former club.

Russian international Kirill Kulemin, who turns 32 on Saturday, spent eight seasons in France with Castres and Agen and comes into the second row alongside Matt Corker. Captain Jonathan Mills moves from the second row to blindside flanker in place of Daniel Browne.